Pierre le Clerc, Doctor of Theology in Paris
1641
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1641
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark robe. His face is lined, and he wears a high collar with buttons down the front. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his expression. The tiny lines covering the whole image create the details—this is how the artist made it look real. It’s called cross-hatching. Next, check out engraving to see how artists build shadows with lines like this.
